Ok, so the bounty on the Jams is up to $35. (They were no-shows last week.) Anyone who can knock them off and takes first will be sitting pretty. $3 Dundee Honey Brown Pints and $2 Lionshead. Action starts at 6:15 p.m. On to the Black Sheep, where last week the Missing Heads set a new record by blowing a 20 point lead heading into Round Four to lose by 10. A remarkably performance. 3 different winners in the past three weeks. Is this your team’s week? Action starts at 8 p.m. Hope to see ya tonight!
Quizzo News and Notes
First off, we kick off tonight with the quiz at O’Neals at 8 p.m. $3.50 margaritas and a $50 gift certificate for the winner. On to the City Tap House at 10:15 p.m. Big prizes, $3 Sly Fox.
Keep in mind: there is a $35 Bounty on the Jams at the Vous Wednesday night. Also, next week is going to be Ladies Week. All questions will be about famous women, and the things that women love. Which, needless to say, could get me in a lot of hot water and derided as a sexist. But hey, that’s half the fun! Hope to see ya tonight!
Question of the Week
On May 10th, 1849, fans of American actor Edwin Forrest stormed this Opera House, where rival British actor William MacReady was performing Macbeth. The rioters attempted to set fire to the theater, at which point the state militia showed up and began firing into the crowd. When the dust settled, more than 20 people were killed and over 100 injured. What was the name of the Opera House where this famous riot took place?
Simpson’s Quiz on Sunday
Hey kids, just a reminder for all you Simpsons fans that there will be a Simpsons quiz this Sunday night at 8 p.m. at the Ugly American hosted by Mike Minion. All questions will be from the first ten seasons of the show. There will be a picture round and, since it is Mother’s Day, a round on mothers on the show. Plus the UA will be doling out their always great beer specials. May 8th at 7 p.m.
Mood Swingers Capture Win at Vous
First Place: Mood Swingers 96
2nd Place: Magnus ver Magnusson 85
3rd Place: 1022 84
Diabetics Win at Tap House
First Place: L. Ron Hubbard’s Diabetics 105
2nd Place: Douchecougar 95
3rd Place: The Seersuckers 93
Where’s John’s Rum Wins at O’Neals
First Place: Where’s John’s Rum? 93
2nd Place: Jews for Tom Cruise 81
3rd Place: Pill Collins 68
Cinco de Mayo Quiz Tonight
Hola, mis amigos. Tonight’s wild card round will undoubtedly be Mexican themed, and we’re going to have a lot of fun at the Bards. $2 Corona ponies, $4 margaritas, and $10 margarita pitchers. They’ll also be serving guacamole, Tacitos, Quesadillas, Nachos, etc. Gonna be a really fun time. The greatest Mexican party at an Irish bar ever. Action starts at 10:15 p.m. There are rumors that Steak Em Up might not make it, but that has not been confirmed.
We kick off at Ugly American at 8 p.m. $2 Lagers. The past 4 weeks, L. Ron Hubbard’s Diabetics has been all other teams’ El Guapos. Shall you face your El Guapo tonight?
Right Now on Philly Sports History
If you like sports and haven’t checked out our new sports blog yet, please give it a look. It’s getting rave reviews, and evven though I’m biased I think it’s pretty daggone cool. Some very interesting things on the site right now.
- On May 4th, 1980, Don Baylor batted out of order for the Dodgers against the Phils. He grounded into a force out. After Dallas Green complained, Baylor got to bat again and hit a home run. A very strange story with a twist ending. A must read.
- The Eagles drafted a 26-year old Canadian named Danny Watkins in the first round of the draft. Who knows if he’ll be a star or a bust, but I highly doubt the Birds picked him over 5 future Hall of Famers like they did in the 1983 draft.
- Raul Ibanez just ended an 0-35 streak, with a double last night preventing him from joining three Phils who held the record for most at bats w/o a hit at 36. Who were they, and which one later managed a team to two World Series wins? Find out here.
- What former Phillies pitcher pitched two 20-inning games in one year, including all 26 innings of the longest game in MLB history? The answer is here.
- The Bruins and Flyers are facing off in the playoffs. What happened when they faced each other in the 1974 Stanley Cup Finals?
Bounty Bowl Tonight
Action starts at the Locust Rendezvous at 6:15 p.m. After seemingly a new winner every week, the Jams have been on fire lately, winning 6 in a row (and 10 of their last 11, their only loss a one point loss to Brown Betty.) Therefore there is a $30 Prize Bounty on their head. Winner gets a $30 prize in addition to the normal gift certificate if they knock off the Jams.
On to the Black Sheep, which has quieted down lately. I know a month or so ago it was impossible to score a table, but it’s actually been fairly quiet the last two weeks. If you want to play, tonight could be a good night. Duane’s World is always tough to beat, but their have been 4 different winners in the past 4 weeks, so there seems to be a lot of parity at the Sheep lately. Action starts at 8 p.m.
A very interesting Round 2 this week, unlike any other ever done. Most teams have crashed and burned, but you’ll definitely learn a little something. And Round Three is actually pretty damn cool, I think.
Also tonight, Koob and Kristy are hosting their first quizzo at National Mechanics. Pop Culture quiz. It starts at 8 p.m. Hope to see ya tonight!